# Minecraft anvil guide

Repair equipment, combine enchantments, or give an item a new name.

## Craft [Anvil](https://crafting.recipes/items/anvil.md)

Editions: bedrock, java.

**Recipe:** 4 × [Iron Ingot](https://crafting.recipes/items/iron-ingot.md) + 3 × [Block of Iron](https://crafting.recipes/items/iron-block.md) → 1 × [Anvil](https://crafting.recipes/items/anvil.md)

Use: [Crafting Table](https://crafting.recipes/items/crafting-table.md).

**Output:** 1 × [Anvil](https://crafting.recipes/items/anvil.md)

### Crafting grid (3 × 3)

```text
+---+---+---+
| A | A | A |
+---+---+---+
|   | B |   |
+---+---+---+
| B | B | B |
+---+---+---+
```

### Ingredients

- **A** — 3 × [Block of Iron](https://crafting.recipes/items/iron-block.md)
- **B** — 4 × [Iron Ingot](https://crafting.recipes/items/iron-ingot.md)

## Combine and repair

Put your equipment in the first slot and a compatible item or [Enchanted Book](/items/enchanted-book.md) in the second. Check the result and experience cost before taking it.

Repeated anvil work can increase future costs. Check [enchantment compatibility](/enchantments.md) before combining books.